Makhele said the suspect is set to appear in the Bloemfontein magistrate's court for possession of suspected stolen goods.
Free State police arrested a 36-year-old man found in possession of antique equipment used in the Anglo-Boer War on Friday.Makhele said the Parkweg tracing intervention unit was tipped off about a man in possession of Krugerrands.
“They reacted on the information and arrested a 36-year-old male with a plastic bag after he was found in a meter taxi in Parkweg near the municipal swimming pool,” said Makhele. “In the plastic bag and in his pockets of the trouser, members found antique watches dating back to the 1800 period, binoculars used by Anglo-Boer War soldiers, antique knives, medals and coins all to the value of approximately R600,000.Makhele said the suspect is set to appear in the Bloemfontein magistrate's court for possession of suspected stolen goods.
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